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The Best Portuguese Restaurants in Toronto
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Posted Mar 28, 2025
The Best Portuguese Restaurants in Toronto
Written By
Posted Mar 28, 2025
Toronto is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene, and for those craving the rich, bold flavours of Portugal, the city offers some exceptional spots to satisfy your cravings. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh seafood, grilled meats, or comforting classics like codfish and piri piri, these Portuguese restaurants bring a taste of Portugal right to your plate.
From casual eateries to more refined dining experiences, here’s your guide to the best Portuguese restaurants in Toronto, where you can indulge in mouthwatering dishes and experience authentic Portuguese hospitality.
The Junction
1438a Dufferin St
Rush Hour
Rush Hour is a Portuguese bistro thats offering up Portuguese specialities like chilean sea bass, caldo verde soup and pernod shrimp that are fresh and full of flavour.
Rush Hour
The Junction
1438a Dufferin St
Rush Hour is a Portuguese bistro thats offering up Portuguese specialities like chilean sea bass, caldo verde soup and pernod shrimp that are fresh and full of flavour.
Etobicoke
2700 St Clair Ave W
Churrasquiera Martins
Churrasquiera Martins is a restaurant that specializes in a wide menu of classic Portuguese fare and BBQ, such as spicy shrimp, traditional Portuguese seafood rice and surf and turf. They also have a delicious dessert menu that will make the perfect end to your meal.
Churrasquiera Martins
Etobicoke
2700 St Clair Ave W
Churrasquiera Martins is a restaurant that specializes in a wide menu of classic Portuguese fare and BBQ, such as spicy shrimp, traditional Portuguese seafood rice and surf and turf. They also have a delicious dessert menu that will make the perfect end to your meal.
The Junction
1444 Dupont St
Piri Piri Grill
Known for its signature hot sauce, Piri Piri Grill is serving up delicious Portuguese specialities including piri piri fish stew, rack of lamb and appetizers that make the perfect light bite.
Piri Piri Grill
The Junction
1444 Dupont St
Known for its signature hot sauce, Piri Piri Grill is serving up delicious Portuguese specialities including piri piri fish stew, rack of lamb and appetizers that make the perfect light bite.
Little Italy
938 College St
Via Norte Restaurant
Serving up Portuguese cuisine with a modern twist, this spot has to be on your list of Portuguese must-tries. With a menu of seasonal ingredients, Via Norte is delivering a taste of Portugal right to your plate. Consider trying their grilled squid, bitoque or porco alentejana.
Via Norte Restaurant
Little Italy
938 College St
Serving up Portuguese cuisine with a modern twist, this spot has to be on your list of Portuguese must-tries. With a menu of seasonal ingredients, Via Norte is delivering a taste of Portugal right to your plate. Consider trying their grilled squid, bitoque or porco alentejana.
Little Italy
864 College St
Chiado Restaurant
If you’re looking for an elevated Portuguese experience, you’ll want to head to Chiado Restaurant. They’re offering dishes like salted cod, grilled octopus with roasted sweet pepper salsa and roasted breast of capon with piri piri.
Chiado Restaurant
Little Italy
864 College St
If you’re looking for an elevated Portuguese experience, you’ll want to head to Chiado Restaurant. They’re offering dishes like salted cod, grilled octopus with roasted sweet pepper salsa and roasted breast of capon with piri piri.
North York
2853 Dufferin St
DaRosa Cafe
If you’re looking for delicious home-cooking style food, look no further than this informal Portuguese eatery that has a wealth of grilled seafood, perfectly seasoned chicken, and a range of tender meats.
DaRosa Cafe
North York
2853 Dufferin St
If you’re looking for delicious home-cooking style food, look no further than this informal Portuguese eatery that has a wealth of grilled seafood, perfectly seasoned chicken, and a range of tender meats.
Yorkdale
180 Bentworth Ave
Casa Portuguesa
This spot is offering Portuguese fare like codfish, seafood rice and grilled octopus that you can enjoy on their breezy patio. Better yet, you can wash it down with some Portuguese pop for the perfect meal.
Casa Portuguesa
Yorkdale
180 Bentworth Ave
This spot is offering Portuguese fare like codfish, seafood rice and grilled octopus that you can enjoy on their breezy patio. Better yet, you can wash it down with some Portuguese pop for the perfect meal.
Yorkdale
682 Caledonia Rd
Mercado Restaurant
This family-run Portuguese restaurant offers a range of Portuguese classics, including tapas, grilled meat and seafood. Whether you choose the grilled octopus, Arroz De Marisco or sides like potatoes and salad, your tastebuds will be satisfied.
Mercado Restaurant
Yorkdale
682 Caledonia Rd
This family-run Portuguese restaurant offers a range of Portuguese classics, including tapas, grilled meat and seafood. Whether you choose the grilled octopus, Arroz De Marisco or sides like potatoes and salad, your tastebuds will be satisfied.
Little Italy
1000 College St
Bairrada Churrasqueira - College
Portuguese
This spot is an informal restaurant offering Portuguese cuisine featuring chicken breast kabobs, Spanish-style clams or grilled sea bass with roasted potatoes and vegetables. They also have an extensive selection of wine and beer that pair perfectly with your meal choice.
Bairrada Churrasqueira - College
Little Italy
1000 College St
This spot is an informal restaurant offering Portuguese cuisine featuring chicken breast kabobs, Spanish-style clams or grilled sea bass with roasted potatoes and vegetables. They also have an extensive selection of wine and beer that pair perfectly with your meal choice.
Portuguese
Downtown
33 Elm St
Adega Restaurante
Portuguese
You’ll have trouble choosing your meal at this intimate restaurant. Whether you’re craving a grilled Portuguese sausage or linguine with tiger shrimp, you can wash it down with a glass of their Portuguese wine.
Adega Restaurante
Downtown
33 Elm St
You’ll have trouble choosing your meal at this intimate restaurant. Whether you’re craving a grilled Portuguese sausage or linguine with tiger shrimp, you can wash it down with a glass of their Portuguese wine.
Portuguese